The Most Famous Air Force Pilot, Ranked
Voting rules: Choose the pilot you think is the most famous!
Updated on Apr 30, 2024 07:02
In times of both war and peace, Air Force pilots have played pivotal roles, often soaring into the limelight owing to their bravery and unparalleled skills in the skies. These aviators have captured the public's imagination, through daring maneuvers and pivotal roles in significant missions. Yet, who stands out the most, and how do we decide on the hero amongst heroes in the annals of aerial combat and achievement?
This is where your contributions matter. By voting for your favorite Air Force pilots, you help in shaping how history remembers these audacious individuals. Each vote is a nod of recognition to their legend, skill, and the inspiration they've provided to generations. Don't just read history—participate in it by impacting who tops the list of the most renowned Air Force pilots.
Who Is the Most Famous Air Force Pilot?
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165votesKnown for breaking the sound barrier, Yeager was one of the most famous Air Force pilots of all time.Chuck Yeager in other rankings
- Position 1 of 10 in Most famous Yeager in the Soty family
- Position 5 of 10 in Most famous pilot
- Position 6 of 10 in Most famous person from West Virginia
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328votes
USAAF official photographer · Public domainBong was a World War II fighter pilot who was awarded the Medal of Honor. -
419votes
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520votes
NASA · Public domainAldrin was an Air Force pilot before becoming an astronaut and walking on the moon.Buzz Aldrin in other rankings- Position 4 of 10 in Most famous NASA scientist
- Position 8 of 10 in Most famous Freemason
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68votesDoolittle was a World War II pilot who led the famous Doolittle Raid on Tokyo.
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Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided · Public domainRickenbacker was a World War I pilot who was one of the most famous American flyers of his time.Eddie Rickenbacker in other rankings- Position 9 of 10 in Most famous pilot
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94votes
Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domainScott was an Air Force pilot who flew on both Gemini and Apollo missions. -
105votes
NASA; restored by Coffeeandcrumbs · Public domainCollins was an Air Force pilot and astronaut who flew on the Apollo 11 mission.Michael Collins in other rankings- Position 2 of 10 in Most famous person in Cork
- Position 7 of 10 in Most famous person in Dublin
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This is a community-based ranking of the most famous Air Force pilot. We do our best to provide fair voting, but it is not intended to be exhaustive. So if you notice something or pilot is missing, feel free to help improve the ranking!
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- 215 votes
- 10 ranked items
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A participant may cast an up or down vote for each pilot once every 24 hours. The rank of each pilot is then calculated from the weighted sum of all up and down votes.
More information on most famous air force pilot
The United States Air Force has produced some of the most legendary pilots in history. From brave aviators who fought in World War II to modern-day astronauts, the Air Force has been home to some of the most accomplished individuals in the field of aviation. When it comes to determining who the most famous Air Force pilot is, there are a few names that immediately come to mind. These pilots have not only achieved great things in the skies, but they have also become household names and symbols of American heroism. In this article, we will explore the lives and achievements of these iconic pilots, and try to answer the question: who is the most famous Air Force pilot of all time?
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